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2009 photo taken at south London station, I cannot remember which one. This 4x4 was moved in the winter to Biggin Hill FS for cross country capability as that part of London/Kent border is very hilly. For another LFB appliance used for this function see picture #38187.

The Hilux double cab 4X4 pickup is a pretty useful choice for limited off road use, but does not come close to a Land Cruiser, G Wagen or Land Rover if you need to get into really rough country.

We sold hundreds of them in Kuwait and they generally did very well. They are very tough and reliable, but I must mention that the payload is rather limited and you can't carry that much in them if you want five people in the cab too...